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Second Class Postage Rates
Second Class Royal Mail franking postage rates 2026
The 2026 Second Class Royal Mail postage rates are shown below, including both stamp prices and the discounted Mailmark franking prices available with a franking machine.
Rates effective 7 April 2026 · All standard Royal Mail retail postage is exempt from VAT.
Quick answer: 2026 Second Class prices
As of 7 April 2026, a Royal Mail 2nd Class stamp costs 91p (88p with Mailmark franking), saving 3p per item for franking machine users. All standard Royal Mail retail postage is exempt from VAT.
Second Class postage rates 2026
Get the discounted Mailmark franking prices below with a Mailmark compliant franking machine.
| Format | Weight | Stamps | Mailmark Franking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | 0-100g | 91p | 88p |
| Large Letter | 0-100g | £1.55 | £1.52 |
| Large Letter | 101-250g | £1.90 | £1.81 |
| Large Letter | 251-500g | £2.40 | £2.30 |
| Large Letter | 501-750g | £2.70 | £2.50 |
| Small Parcel | 0-1kg | £4.25 | £4.25 |
| Small Parcel | 1-2kg | £4.25 | £4.25 |
| Medium Parcel | 0-1kg | £6.95 | £6.95 |
| Medium Parcel | 1-2kg | £6.95 | £6.95 |
| Medium Parcel | 2-5kg | £8.75 | £8.75 |
| Medium Parcel | 5-10kg | £8.75 | £8.75 |
| Medium Parcel | 10-20kg | £13.15 | £13.15 |
Save on Second Class postage with a franking machine
A franking machine lets you send mail at a lower price than standard postage stamps. Add a Mailmark compliant franking machine to access the discounted Mailmark franking rates shown above and save even more across the year.
Second Class postage rate FAQs
How much is a Second Class stamp in 2026?
As of 7 April 2026, a Royal Mail Second Class stamp costs 91p, or 88p with Mailmark franking, saving 3p per item for franking machine users.
When did the 2026 Second Class rates take effect?
The 2026 Royal Mail postage rates took effect on 7 April 2026. Mailcoms updates this page as soon as new rates are published.
Do Second Class postage prices include VAT?
No. Standard Royal Mail Second Class postage is exempt from VAT, so VAT is not added at checkout.